Vanilla Pudding Filling

Ingredients

1 c. whole milk

1 c. heavy cream

3 large egg yolks

¼ c. sugar

2 tbsp. honey

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

.13 tsp. Salt

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Directions

Make the pudding: Combine the milk and 1/2 cup cream in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, honey, flour, and salt together until thick and light.

Continuing to whisk, add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture in a slow stream. Return the mixture to the saucepan and, stirring constantly, bring just to a boil.

Transfer the pudding to a medium bowl and cool for 30 seconds. Stir in the butter and vanilla, cover with plastic wrap laid directly on the surface of the pudding, and chill until cooled throughout -- at least 1 hour. Whip the remaining cream until soft peaks form. Fold it into the pudding, cover, and chill until ready to use for up to 2 days.